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In every local region there are daily events: planned, serendiptous, environmental and unavoidable that deserve mention.

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It's that time of year when secularists and atheists join forces to eradicate all signs of Christmas from the Christmas season. Thus Christmas trees become "holiday" trees and timid Christians swallow the attacks on their faith and their intelligence.
It's that time of year when secularists and atheists join forces to eradicate all signs of Christmas from the Christmas season. Thus Christmas trees become "holiday" trees and timid Christians swallow the attacks on their faith and their intelligence.
 
Hundreds of antique printing blocks are stored among vintage letterpress printers inside a one-story shop in Ayden, where an East Carolina University faculty member applies a 15th century commercial printing process to create works of art.
Hundreds of antique printing blocks are stored among vintage letterpress printers inside a one-story shop in Ayden, where an East Carolina University faculty member applies a 15th century commercial printing process to create works of art.
 
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
 
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
 
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season now appears to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy.
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season now appears to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy.
 
Iva Marie Winstead of Bath decided to become a nurse after job shadowing in high school. She didn't have to look far for a role model.
Iva Marie Winstead of Bath decided to become a nurse after job shadowing in high school. She didn't have to look far for a role model.
 
The day before the Obama administration's deadline for states to declare whether they will create a state health insurance exchange to comply with the president's national health reform law.
The day before the Obama administration's deadline for states to declare whether they will create a state health insurance exchange to comply with the president's national health reform law.
 
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the real fiscal cliff that threatens to send the American economy into a steep decline - which is not the prospect of the top marginal rate on wage income rising by nearly five percentage points.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the real fiscal cliff that threatens to send the American economy into a steep decline - which is not the prospect of the top marginal rate on wage income rising by nearly five percentage points.
 
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
 
In October, the Atlas Economic Research Foundation held its annual Liberty Forum in New York City. The foundation's mission is to strengthen freedom around the globe by sponsoring organizations that promote limited government.
In October, the Atlas Economic Research Foundation held its annual Liberty Forum in New York City. The foundation's mission is to strengthen freedom around the globe by sponsoring organizations that promote limited government.
 
Nov. 6 turned out to be a good day -- mostly -- for supporters of local bond referendums throughout North Carolina. Supporters of local sales tax increases across the state met with less success.
Nov. 6 turned out to be a good day -- mostly -- for supporters of local bond referendums throughout North Carolina. Supporters of local sales tax increases across the state met with less success.
 
Athletics Director Terry Holland, who has guided East Carolina University sports on and off the playing field since 2004, will move into an athletics director emeritus role, upon selection of a successor.
Athletics Director Terry Holland, who has guided East Carolina University sports on and off the playing field since 2004, will move into an athletics director emeritus role, upon selection of a successor.
 
North Carolina spends $12 million in state tax dollars every year on a program called Customized Training. Run by the state community college system, it provides job training for employees of particular firms.
North Carolina spends $12 million in state tax dollars every year on a program called Customized Training. Run by the state community college system, it provides job training for employees of particular firms.
 
A recent study suggests that taxpayer costs could go down if the states expanded Medicaid enrollment under President Obama's signature Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
A recent study suggests that taxpayer costs could go down if the states expanded Medicaid enrollment under President Obama's signature Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
 
During the past 30 to 40 years, historians have revived for Americans the legacy of Frederick Douglass (1818-95). Before then, his accomplishments largely had been swept up, dropped into the dustbin of history, and left out of view.
During the past 30 to 40 years, historians have revived for Americans the legacy of Frederick Douglass (1818-95). Before then, his accomplishments largely had been swept up, dropped into the dustbin of history, and left out of view.
 
A special legislative committee set up to look at the state's role in immigration policy is telling the federal government to do its job, and not much more. The committee on Thursday adopted its official report to the 2013 General Assembly.
A special legislative committee set up to look at the state's role in immigration policy is telling the federal government to do its job, and not much more. The committee on Thursday adopted its official report to the 2013 General Assembly.
 
There are real-live North Carolinians, people in positions of authority or influence, who believe you can stimulate economic growth by paying people not to work.
There are real-live North Carolinians, people in positions of authority or influence, who believe you can stimulate economic growth by paying people not to work.
 
Laid-off workers would see their benefits decreased and about 30 percent of the state's businesses would see their unemployment insurance taxes increased under a proposal presented Wednesday to a legislative study panel.
Laid-off workers would see their benefits decreased and about 30 percent of the state's businesses would see their unemployment insurance taxes increased under a proposal presented Wednesday to a legislative study panel.
 
Women's Health of Edenton is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Women's Care - Edenton.
Women's Health of Edenton is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Women's Care - Edenton.
 
In the immediate aftermath of the presidential election, a great deal of ink has been spilled about the future of the Republican Party. Since I care deeply about this issue, however, it simply is too important to ignore.
In the immediate aftermath of the presidential election, a great deal of ink has been spilled about the future of the Republican Party. Since I care deeply about this issue, however, it simply is too important to ignore.
 
Though the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the right of individual citizens to possess firearms under the Second Amendment, the N.C. Court of Appeals says this right does not cover concealed weapons. North Carolina is not the only state to reach this conclusion.
Though the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the right of individual citizens to possess firearms under the Second Amendment, the N.C. Court of Appeals says this right does not cover concealed weapons. North Carolina is not the only state to reach this conclusion.
 
With Pat McCrory not yet inaugurated as the next governor of North Carolina, there is already a conventional wisdom about his administration - that he will have to choose "which Pat" will move into the governor's mansion.
With Pat McCrory not yet inaugurated as the next governor of North Carolina, there is already a conventional wisdom about his administration - that he will have to choose "which Pat" will move into the governor's mansion.
 
Five months after state lawmakers passed a law freeing food truck owners from a regulation that required them to rent space in a restaurant or commissary, no food truck operator has taken advantage of it.
Five months after state lawmakers passed a law freeing food truck owners from a regulation that required them to rent space in a restaurant or commissary, no food truck operator has taken advantage of it.
 
Religious freedom is under new and sustained pressure. A recent Pew Forum report found that between mid-2009 and mid-2010, religious restrictions increased in every major region of the world.
Religious freedom is under new and sustained pressure. A recent Pew Forum report found that between mid-2009 and mid-2010, religious restrictions increased in every major region of the world.
 
Cecil Pearson's daughter Darlene told him she voted for Barack Obama for president. President of what? Cecil says Darlene couldn't tell you. Darlene, 40, is developmentally disabled and functions cognitively at about the level of a 7-year old.
Cecil Pearson's daughter Darlene told him she voted for Barack Obama for president. President of what? Cecil says Darlene couldn't tell you. Darlene, 40, is developmentally disabled and functions cognitively at about the level of a 7-year old.
 
One of the first bills the North Carolina General Assembly will enact next year, and that new Gov. Pat McCrory will sign, will establish a photo ID requirement to vote in North Carolina.
One of the first bills the North Carolina General Assembly will enact next year, and that new Gov. Pat McCrory will sign, will establish a photo ID requirement to vote in North Carolina.
 
Back in March, we got word that Aberdeen's Railhouse Brewery wanted to move to Pinehurst and set up a microbrewery and restaurant in the resort's old steam plant facility in historic Old Town.
Back in March, we got word that Aberdeen's Railhouse Brewery wanted to move to Pinehurst and set up a microbrewery and restaurant in the resort's old steam plant facility in historic Old Town.
 
Don't count me among those who think President Obama and Congress will spend the next month locked in a death struggle over marginal income tax rates.
Don't count me among those who think President Obama and Congress will spend the next month locked in a death struggle over marginal income tax rates.
 
Once a self-described liberal consumer affairs reporter convinced that government needed to do something about greedy, cheating businessmen, John Stossel is now one of the nation's leading libertarian voices.
Once a self-described liberal consumer affairs reporter convinced that government needed to do something about greedy, cheating businessmen, John Stossel is now one of the nation's leading libertarian voices.
 
The traditional business model for public-affairs journalism continues to falter. Print newsrooms are shrinking. Broadcast newsrooms are, too, or at least replacing expensive, veteran news reporters with young newscasters.
The traditional business model for public-affairs journalism continues to falter. Print newsrooms are shrinking. Broadcast newsrooms are, too, or at least replacing expensive, veteran news reporters with young newscasters.
 
For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
 
Entrepreneurs make things happen by filling a niche in the marketplace. Edward Stringham wants to fill a niche by creating more entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs make things happen by filling a niche in the marketplace. Edward Stringham wants to fill a niche by creating more entrepreneurs.
 
The Louisiana monks who faced time in the slammer for selling handmade wooden caskets to support themselves have won a victory in federal court against the protectionist Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
The Louisiana monks who faced time in the slammer for selling handmade wooden caskets to support themselves have won a victory in federal court against the protectionist Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
 
Moskowitz completed his residency in family medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center.
Moskowitz completed his residency in family medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center.
 
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